Redemption (The Restoration Series Book 1) by Simpson Christina

Author:Simpson, Christina [Simpson, Christina]
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Published: 2014-12-28T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 11

NOVA

The sound of metal sliding across metal filled the room. My eyes were glued to the knife in his hand as he sharpened it against a large spoke. Slowly he moved it across the stiff metal, glancing up at me and relishing in my fear.

“You’re going to regret fighting me, girl.” He chuckled darkly as he set the spoke down. I tried to move my arms, but they were chained to the wall behind me. He stepped closer, rubbing the pads of his fingers across the sharp edge of the blade, tilting his head to study me.

“You’re nothing, girl. You’re nothing to anyone else. You’re mine. If you meant something to someone, don’t you think they would have saved you by now? Wouldn’t they have found you, moved every obstacle to get you back?” The evil flowing from his lips burned my skin as his hot breath misted across my face.

“They don’t care about you. This is what you were made for, and yet you still fight me.” He lifted the blade to my bicep and set the tip against the skin. “You’ll learn.” The tip pierced the skin and blood poured out as I screamed.

“Nova! Wake up!” My mother forcefully shook my shoulders. My eyes flew open and I screamed and pulled away, burying under my blankets.

“Shh,” she whispered, scooting softly away, waiting for me to calm myself before attempting to sooth me. It took a few moments for me to get my bearings before lowering the blanket and setting my tear-streaked face toward hers. She responded immediately, wrapping her arms around me, pulling me into her chest. I couldn’t hold back anymore. My sobs released and I buried my face in my mother’s chest and let the pain of everything flow out of me.

“Oh, baby girl.” She cried with me. “I’m so sorry.”

Her fingers slid through my hair, attempting to calm me as much as possible. A while later, we both quieted and I sat up, wiping my face.

“I’m so sorry, Mom.”

“Nonsense. You have no reason to be sorry. I will be here for you through every step of the way. We’ll get through this, I promise.” She placed the palm of her hand lightly against my cheek, using her thumb to wipe away the tear that hovered on my eyelashes.

“Your father and I love you more than life. Whatever you need, you just tell us.”

I nodded, thinking back to my conversation with Davis today. I knew I needed to talk to someone, try to find some help and healing. I just wasn’t sure if that was even possible.

“Do you still have that card that Davis gave to you?”

She nodded. “Of course.”

“I think I should call them.”

“Whatever you need, baby. I’ll go get it.” She stood and shuffled out of the room quickly, leaving me to stew in my thoughts. Moments later she reappeared with the card and my cell phone.

“Do you want me to stay here with you while you call?”

“No, thanks. I think I need to do this on my own.

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